This Tortellini Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe is so easy to whip up that our kids can do it. Personally, I love recipes that can be made ahead of time. As a super busy Mom of 3 boys, they are my lifesaver for most meals and events. What about you? Plus, it is so yummy that […]
Healthy Chicken Pasta Recipes
Chicken is a family staple in our house. In fact, we just had it for dinner this evening! And pasta is another one of our pantry staples. It’s affordable, it cooks up in large quantities, and it only takes a few minutes to make. Naturally, the only way to make these foods better is to […]
Easy (and quick) Crockpot Recipes
We are a busy family. Life is go, go, go. And I do not necessarily mean we are on the go leaving the house. Life is just busy! Am I preaching to the choir? Without meal planning, dinner would not get on the table for our family. Recipes with short ingredient lists that require little […]
10 Killer Cooking Hacks For You!
Finding shortcuts in the kitchen can save you money, energy, and time while also making the whole cooking experience more enjoyable. Here are 10 killer cooking hacks that will make your time in the kitchen easier. Cut the Acidity of Tomatoes If you’re like most families or amateur cooks, pasta and tomato sauce are staples […]
Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Revolution
It is a mac and cheese revolution! While we all love macaroni and cheese, it can be fun to mix things up with the secret ingredient in this dish! Although it is good all by itself, the macaroni and cheese recipe below goes super great with busy day BBQ meatballs and BBQ pork ribs and […]
Buffalo Style Pasta Salad
Buffalo Chicken is a staple at any tailgating party. We’ve all tried Buffalo Chicken Wings, Buffalo Chicken Dip… but what about Buffalo Style Chicken Pasta Salad??! Break out your favorite hot sauce and let’s try a new recipe for the Ultimate Tailgating Party! Hi, I’m Heather, and I blog over at French Press I’m SO […]
Quick and Easy Skillet Goulash
This modernized goulash recipe, with ground chuck, bell peppers, spaghetti sauce, and cheddar cheese cooks all in one pot – even the pasta! Goulash is originally a Hungarian recipe, but has been Americanized and modernized in more recent years. It is a rustic stew or soup made with beef and vegetables and usually seasoned with […]
Mediterranean Turkey Casserole
What are you planning to do with your Thanksgiving Day Turkey leftovers? Giving families an alternative to a hot open-turkey sandwich the National Pasta Association (NPA) has a few recipes for pasta dishes which feature left-over turkey as a main ingredient. These recipes pair protein rich veggies with leftover turkey and pasta – one of […]
Meal Planning Tip 5: Get Creative
This is a fun new 10 week series here at Southern Mom Cooks. Every Sunday, for 10 weeks, I will be bringing you a fun Menu Planning Tip for you to pin on Pinterest and use throughout your home! Have fun and get creative. Put a new spin on an old classic. (For example turn […]
Cinnamon Spaghetti Squash Recipe
From Minnie: We finally decided to try a spaghetti squash dessert…and we absolutely LOVED it! We really like spaghetti squash with a spaghetti sauce served over it…and hubby really likes spaghetti squash served with a bit of olive oil, garlic, and herbs…but we had never tried it sweetened until this week—yummy, yummy—it is soooo good! […]
Kelli’s Spaghetti Recipe
When I first got married, this was really the only thing I knew how to cook – needless to say, after a few months of really liking this and trying many other things, we got sick of Spaghetti. 🙂 Print Kelli’s Spaghetti Recipe Cooking it all day really makes the flavors stronger! Author: Kelli Ingredients […]
Minnie’s Skinny Spaghetti Pie Recipe
From Minnie: Kelli’s Spaghetti Pie sounded yummy, buy a bit too high in calories for myself and the hubby, so I tried scaling it down and must say, “it turned out great!” This recipe calls for Seasoning Blend Muffins. 3 from 1 vote Print Minnie’s Skinny Spaghetti Pie Recipe Making spaghetti pie just a bit […]
